Experimental Ivory Studies
The ArchIvory Project Team, 2025 - 2026. DigitalArc Jekyll Theme by Kalani Craig is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Framework: Foundation 6.
The Archivory team presents its work in a variety of different venues. We also partner with libraries, museums, and cultural heritage institutions to bring local and regional histories to life!
| Date | Title | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | Informative Talk and Discussion with Jonathan Schlesinger | Meadowwood Senior Living Community | Our first public education session! In this series, Professor Schlesinger and the ArchIvory team will deliver informal talks about ivory, its global role, and its history in the state of Indiana. |
| November 11 | ArchIvory Story Time! | Tipton County Public Library | Join us for two special story time events at the Tipton County Public Library! Share in the love of elephants through traditional storytelling, songs, and play! |
| September 27, 2025 | Family Learning Day | Vigo County Public Library, Terre Haute, Indiana | The ArchIvory team traveled out to wonderful Terre Haute, Indiana on the banks of the mighty Wabash to participate in Family Learning Day! We engaged with many individuals and families and traded stories of ivories and interests while carving…soap? That’s right! Our soap carving activity is enjoyable for people of all ages and provides a useful insight into the history of the ivory trade. |
| September 5, 2025 | First Thursday Festival | Fine Arts Plaza, Indiana University | Join us at the Fine Arts Plaza for Indiana University’s First Thursday Festival! Experience art, music, and community, and learn more about the ArchIvory project at our booth. All are welcome! |
| April 11, 2025 | Doctoral Poster Session | Luddy Hall, Indiana University | Andy Pope and Ellie Kurt presented a poster at the session discussing early research initiatives and proposed methodologies. This event highlighted the foundational work and innovative approaches being developed by the team. |
| April 3, 2025 | First Thursday Festival | Fine Arts Plaza, Indiana University | Our first event! This event brought together the community to celebrate and learn about elephants in a fun and engaging environment. Thank you to everyone who participated! |
Experimental Ivory Studies
The ArchIvory Project Team, 2025 - 2026. DigitalArc Jekyll Theme by Kalani Craig is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Framework: Foundation 6.